The average length of stay for soft tissue disorder cases in Canadian hospitals is projected to increase steadily from 2024 to 2028. The forecast predicts a rise from 12.8 days in 2024 to 13.8 days by 2028. Comparing the year-on-year changes, there is a 2.3% increase in 2025, a 1.5% rise in 2026, followed by 2.3% for both 2027 and 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is around 1.9%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements in medical treatments which may impact hospital stays.
Healthcare policy changes influencing hospital management and patient care efficiency.
Increased focus on outpatient care and home-based recovery solutions potentially reducing inpatient lengths of stay.